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How to organize your wedding in 10 steps

Emilie, on June 28, 2016 at 03:44 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 12

Hello lovely ladies!

Organizing your wedding step by step is the best way to stay stress-free (or the least possible) before your big day! Today, I'm sharing with you a list of all the tasks necessary to organize your wedding.

Review your tasks according to the number of months before your big day!

How many months or days before your special day?

12 months

Check dates & availability

Set the date!

Decide on the type of reception and ceremony you'd like to have

Write a draft of your guest list

Start looking for rings Smiley ring

Look into the documentation you will need to get legally married.

And... start dreaming!!

6 months

Meet with venues, book and leave a deposit

Start looking for a wedding dress and groom suit

Set your guest list. It's important in order to calculate the number of invitations, tables, etc.!

Find shops to set up your wedding registry

Meet with travel agencies to find your ideal honeymoon destination

Look for photographers, ask for an estimate and once you found the perfect match... book them!

Look for videos, ask for an estimate and... book them!

5 months

Include directions to the ceremony and celebrations in your invitations

Order your invitations and thank you cards

Meet with your caterer and suggest different menus

Find your accessories (veil, heels, your "something old", etc.)

Find all the elements for your reception (lights, djs, photo booth, etc.), ask for an estimate and once you find the perfect match... book them!!

4 months

Send your invitations

Choose your witnesses, bridesmaids, maid of honor and let them know with a nice gift!

Have your first wedding dress fitting appointment

3 months

Decide on your honeymoon destination

Order your wedding bands

Find a hairdresser you trust

Have a menu tasting and choose your menu

2 months

Confirm attendance with guests

Order missals, menus, waiters, ...

Meet with video and photographers to set your expectations

Meet with DJ to decide on your favorite music for the celebration

Choose on a groom suit and accessories

Choose on any extra wedding decorations for the celebration, if needed

Make reservations for your honeymoon trip, choose dates and pay deposit

Organize transportation for you guests, if needed.

1_month

Do your hair trial run --- > See steps for perfect hairsytle

Second wedding dress fitting appointment

Pick up the wedding bands

Choose your bridal bouquet

Prepare for your honeymoon

2_weeks

Call the guests who haven't confirmed attendance

Confirm final number of guests

Plan who will sit with whom at your reception

Learn a few moves for your bridal dance!

1_week

Final touches on your wedding dress!!

Pick up the groom suit

Refresh your haircut and color at the beauty salon... and maybe get a massage?

Make sure you have everything you need for your honeymoon

Start packing your suitcase!

1_day

Last minute check up on the table arrangements

Pick up your dress

Sleep well!!

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How's your planning coming along? What step are you at? Smiley smile

12 Comments

Latest activity by Melissa, on October 3, 2016 at 14:05
  • Melissa
    VIP June 2017 Ontario
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    I love the checklist on Weddingwire! I have been using it to get "caught up" because we are having a slightly shorter engagment at about 10 months.

    That checklist has helped me get things done and feel in control!

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  • Nelly
    Expert September 2017 Ontario
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    I really like this break down makes last minute details not be so last minute

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  • Emilie
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    Hi Nancy Smiley heart Welcome to the community!

    I'm very happy you're sharing this with us! I'm very glad that your brothers are there for you and that the eldest will bring you to the aisle! This is such an important moment in your life and it's great that your family can be there for you and that you can support each other and share the love! Something similar has also happened to Olivia, in the community. Her brother is also bringing her to the altar!

    My brother will bring me to the aisle!

    I'm sure you could also have your other brothers walking down the aisle with you also! That would be a great family moment!! Smiley catface

    I see that you set the date to this December! You should other brides who are also getting married next Winter Smiley smile

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    How is everything going? What step are you at in the planning?

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  • N
    Newbie September 2018 Alberta
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    The hardest part has been setting the date. The main reason for this is that my dad had passed away and I will so miss him walking me down the aisle. On the positive side of my three brothers (all older) my eldest brother has declared it his responsibility to take care of getting me down that long aisle. I am thinking of having all three of my brothers "give me away".
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  • Emilie
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    That's amazing Alice & Dan! Smiley heart

    I'm happy things are all ready for your big day! Packing for the honeymoon must be so exciting! Other brides in thec community are also thinking about where to go and what to do on their honeymoon, I'm sure they'd love to hear about your plans! Smiley smile

    How is your ideal honeymoon?

    Honeymoon in Canada or abroad?

    How many days are you going on honeymoon?

    Where are you going on your honeymoon?

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  • Alice & Daniel
    Beginner September 2016 Ontario
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    Dropped my dress off to be cleaned. I'm packing the suitcase for the honeymoon this week Smiley smile All guest numbers confirmed already and getting ready to pay the final $$ today

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  • Emilie
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    Thanks Simone! Smiley love That's so sweet! I'm really happy you feel comfotable in the community! Smiley heart

    I would love to see your engagement ring! I feel like it says so much about the type of relationship you share with your FH, whether it's simple, extravagant, etc. Smiley smile

    Show off your ring!!

    What will be engraved on your FH's wedding band? Are you looking at different models?

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  • Simone
    Master August 2017 Manitoba
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    Thank you Emilie, it's been a pleasure to be able to meet other brides, grooms and Also on here to share and discuss ideas for weddings. I do like that there is a comfort level of reaching out go radicle without judgement and getting and receiving support. For wedding rings, my band was picked by my FH as he bought the engagement ring. I was thinking of get his band that is similar to mine and getting his engraved.
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  • Emilie
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    Emilie ·
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    Hi Simone! That's amazing! Smiley heart

    I'm sure you're doing very well in your preparations! I see you participating every day and you always come up with wonderful ideas! Smiley smile I think you'll also like to participate in these discussions.

    What would be your best advice to other brides?

    When did you realize he was “the one”?

    What series do you watch with your FH?

    What kind of wedding rings did you choose? Will you have anything engraved?

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  • Emilie
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    That's great Elaine! Smiley sexy

    Since you'll be having a rustic wedding you should really have a look at these ideas for your venue! I think you'll really them Smiley smile

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    I read you were getting married in a field, what kind of facilities will you have at your venue?

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  • Simone
    Master August 2017 Manitoba
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    Good breakdown it seems that I have some of the stuff cover under the 12 months period. Smiley smile
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  • Elaine
    Frequent user May 2017 Ontario
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    Still 9 months to go! right now we're looking for venues an catering ideas but also the ceremony... wed like everything to be in the same spot so guests don't have to move

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